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Senior Scientist, Analytical Development

United States - California - Foster CityFull-time$169k2026-10-07 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead analytical activities for pre-pivotal Phase I and Phase II biologic molecules, focusing on potency, biological activity, and comparability studies.

Role type

Senior Scientist, Analytical Development (Biologics)

Builds

Bioassay potency methods, analytical methods, and control strategies for biologic therapies.

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Biologics

Required skills

Bioassay method development, ELISA, qPCR, cGMP compliance, comparability studies, data integrity, technical mentoring, scientific reporting, patent filing support, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Biologics analytical development in biotech/pharma, CMC support, IND authoring, immunoassays, cell-based assays, Biacore, process-related impurity methods, laboratory automation, data governance

Technologies

ELISA, qPCR, Biacore, Laboratory Automation Systems

Responsibilities

Design and execute bioassay potency methods; troubleshoot and optimize analytical methods; author method development reports and transfer documents; oversee data generation for internal and outsourced testing; mentor less experienced colleagues; present scientific findings to senior staff and cross-functional teams.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities